A hidden truth. Mortal enemies. Doomed love.
With her rare ability to breathe fire, Jacinda is special even among the draki—the descendants of dragons who can shift between human and dragon forms. But when Jacinda’s rebelliousness forces her family to flee into the human world, she struggles to adapt, even as her draki spirit fades. The one thing that revives it is the gorgeous, elusive Will, whose family hunts her kind. Jacinda can’t resist getting closer to him, even though she knows she’s risking not only her life but the draki’s most closely guarded secret.
Mythical powers and breathtaking romance ignite in this story of a girl who defies all expectations and whose love crosses an ancient divide.

Immediately, the reader is engaged in Firelight by Sophie Jordan. The book starts with a bang, Jacinda our lady of draki is doing some illegal flying with her BFF when suddenly, they wind up in the middle of a hunt. BT-dubs, draki are dragons who have evolved to become people who turn into dragons. Makes the animorphs look like amateurs. I mean why evolve into a bird when you could be a dragon? (Actually I would turn into a unicorn if I had a choice). Adrenaline, it pumps. Of course, this book isn’t about a dead dragon, so we know what the outcome is. What ensues is essentially Romeo and Juliet with a dragon, cuz you know dragon hunters aren’t supposed to date dragons. Something about predator and prey…

I personally enjoyed the roms in Firelight by Sophie Jordan, although it left me with questions. Such as how exactly does that, um, work? Assuming they fully round the bases, does Jacinda turn into a dragon or stay human? Do Will’s dangly bits get burnt off because she breathes fire? But, guys, these are questions which come from a one track mind, and I bet you all are a bit more chaste in the cranium than me. They do have great make out sessions though, when they kiss, oooooo FIRE!

I’ve seen reviews harping on Jacinda for being selfish. I think the opposite. Also, if she is selfish, so I am I. You take me away from what is my essence, then yes, I will be pissy. Even worse if I was still a teen and also dealing with my changing body. I thought this book perfectly illustrated the futility of being a young adult. You have arbitrary independence, but when your parents make a choice to move, you don’t get a say in the matter. Yeah, of course you’ll be pissed. Anyone who says differently is a liar.

I felt I was able to empathize with each of the characters in Firelight by Sophie Jordan and understood their perceptions. Life’s complicated, you have to make tough choices. So rarely is there an easy choice that is also the right choice. I liked that there was ambiguity. This is definitely another read where I clamor for a sequel.

April is 30 years old and created Good Books And Good Wine. She works for a non-profit. April always has a book on hand. In her free time she can be found binge watching The Office with her husband and baby, spending way too much time on Pinterest or exploring her neighborhood.

I agree with you about Jacinda (not) being selfish. In my review, I think I actually mentioned that I'd like for her to think about herself a little more, because I thought she based almost all of her actions on what would be best for her family.

Why do I never read your reviews? They are freaking hilarious. You cracked me up. But seriously.. that's totally what I was thinking – but well, in romance novels – there's always a way *wink*. At least – in my reading experience.

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